Chapter 111: The Old Land
Five years, time flies. Pen % fun % Pavilion www.biquge.info
The fragrance in Mingyang City is full. Diners are full. Some even waited in line. Just to eat the chef's new delicacy. It is said that this delicacy is game from the Hyungetsu Mountains. Extremely rare. Not easy to eat. Therefore, diners who are not short of money want to feast on it.
Woke up early today to open. It was booked for the evening.
"This dish is really good. Good luck today. ”
"Exactly, last time Cheng's family chartered the venue. I didn't ask, who would dare to talk more!"
"Shhhh According to me, this dish is not very strange, but it is game in the mountains. It was worth the money when it was done by Yixiangju. ”
"It's just that you know the taste after eating it. I don't want to come next time. Don't everyone like to taste something new? ”
"Yixiangju is famous. It's all pretty much the same, actually. I went to a porridge shop a while ago, and the things there are no worse than here. ”
"I know that place too. There were a few years ago. Not a big place. Eating that porridge is good for the body. After a few times, someone sent it to the door. ”
"Replenish your body, that's good! My brother has been entangled with a concubine recently. Just make up for -----"
"You---- hehe, come on, dry this glass. ”
"I can't do it anymore. Hey, have you heard of it?"
"What did you hear?"
"The bandit leader on Xuanyue Mountain has a beautiful sister. That's a thousand times more beautiful than the Feiyan girl in the Red Spring Garden. ”
"You've seen it?"
"Uh--- that's not the case. ”
"It's just rumors. But the appearance of the mountain bandit leader is very Zhouzheng. ---- that many people have seen"
Li Yi sat in the No. 1 private room. Listen to the loud talk and laughter next door. Raise your glass. Raised towards the opposite side. Then took a sip.
The person on the other side was expressionless. Black robes. Embroidered with delicate patterns. There is a slight gold thread at the cuffs. The edges of the locks are finely turned. Make the clothes look calm and luxurious.
This dress was bought when I first came to Mingyang City. In a humble storefront. Li Yi also took a fancy to it. It's a pity that he was a step late.
Now I see the person on the other side dressing. I regret that I didn't do it sooner. Not for anything else, but I feel that the appearance of the person opposite is not worthy of this shirt. He couldn't imagine that Rong Yuan had passed five years with such a face.
"Revisiting the old place, touching the scene?" Li Yi put down his wine glass.
"Not yet. "The voice of the person on the other side is flat. Said slowly.
"I'm talking about you. Hey, Rong Yuan, you said that you were sick and why did you become a different person?" Li Yi took another sip of wine.
Rong Yuan has been seriously ill since five years ago. It becomes more difficult to fathom.
"Where has changed?" Rong Yuan glanced at Li Yi casually.
"At least those people in your yard don't care about you. Li Yi was speechless for a while. He couldn't tell the other.
"I'm tired of playing. Rong Yuan said. Poured myself a cup of tea.
"Drink bar. It's boring to drink alone. Listen to how lively it is. "No matter how Li Yi persuaded him, Rong Yuan just didn't drink it.
"You can go and be lively. Rong Yuan picked up the tea.
"Where is the time for brothers to get together. Besides, we're not here for fun. However, they mentioned that the bandit leader of Xuanyue Mountain was a little white face. This is not the same as the information we have received. Gotta ask what's going on. You can't fight a foolish war. Li Yi thought for a while.
"That's your business. Rong Yuan sipped tea. It's extremely leisurely.
"How could it be my business. My father allowed me to ask you for help. If you can win this time, you will win, and if you don't win, you will find a way to recruit An. You also know that I was yin by the third child. There is no other way but to come to Mingyang City. Brother, you can't leave it alone. "Li Yi's figure is low enough. Rong Yuan will never be pretentious.
Rong Yuan was speechless. Lean back in your chair to recuperate.
Li Yi was indeed stumbled by Li Rui. In the past few years, the open and secret battles between several princes have been staged. Some people watched, some people stood in line. The emperor turned a blind eye.
The crown prince has not been established. Several princes have their own duties. For a few years, it was relatively peaceful. Just a year ago. Several groups of mountain bandits appeared in the Xuanyue Mountain generation. Committing crimes everywhere. It caused panic among the local population. And several groups of men and horses united to attack the original mountain bandits on Xuanyue Mountain. That is, the one that the government was afraid of five years ago.
Several wars fought. Although it did not hurt the people. But the government of Mingyang City began to pay attention. Several interceptions were unsuccessful. Later, the prefect reported to the imperial court. The imperial court sent troops to garrison Mingyang City. Always on call.
Several bands of bandits attacked several times. were all defeated by the original mountain bandits of Xuanyue Mountain. In the end, it was completely recovered, and all those who were not satisfied were eradicated. This news was truthfully reported to the imperial court by the prefect.
The emperor is not calm. Why did no one report that the Xuanyue Mountain bandit was so powerful before. only said that there was no public grievance, and there was no criminal record. Not a problem. Now it seems like all of a sudden with full wings.
No one knows what they kept in the first place. Now send someone to recover it. The emperor also has scruples. There are few suitable candidates. Li Yi was named after his familiarity with the place. Let Li Rui go around the corner. So I had to go on this mission. Let others breathe a sigh of relief.
This errand is not easy to master. Xuanyue Mountain is a sensitive area. Adjacent to the Moon Country. The slightest mistake will lead to suspicion. There is a big prince who personally went out. Even if it can't be done, the emperor will not blame.
Li Yi couldn't dodge, as long as he stood in front. Of course, he would not let Rong Yuan go. Not only did he not die five years ago. I'm alive and well now. He always felt that there was something wrong with this. It's better to take him with you. Let's see if we can find out.
Came for two days. They wandered around the streets and alleys of Mingyang City. I haven't contacted the prefect yet. Li Yi's mind is now more detailed than before.
He asked Broken Moon to find out the news. The exception is Mingyang City. He had to know beforehand. He didn't know how much had changed in five years. But be aware of it.
Rong Yuan is not as keen on the pursuit of beauties as before. At best, it's a joke. Then they will sleep with their heads covered in the inn. I don't know where it's so big. Anyone who calls can't get up.
His retinue of gold is guarded every inch. I didn't go out to inquire about anything.
Li Yi thought a lot in his heart. But I didn't see anything. While guarding against it, you have to use it. Rong Yuan made him more and more confused.
Watch him lean back in his chair. He couldn't help but think of Mingzhu. That girl's heart is still tied to Rong Yuan's body. My father would not agree. Mingzhu's marriage has been delayed. It's the only bit of patience left by my father. I don't think it will be long. It's time for her marriage to be decided. Thinking of the marriage, he frowned. The woman I have my eye on. He had to ask his father as soon as possible. After going back this time. And he brought it up. Once his father agrees, it will be his help.
He didn't dare to speculate on his father's heart. The Queen Mother had always told him to be patient. He is the only prince who has a concubine. The crown prince should have been his. It's just that the son of the favored slut is in the middle. Shook the emperor's decision. Li Yi thought so. The hatred in my heart increased a little. Hand placed on the wine glass. I couldn't help but tighten.
Rong Yuan saw it in his eyes. He leaned back in his chair.
The group next door is still talking. The gossip of Mingyang City flew all over the sky. He was full of ears.
"I heard there was going to be a war. Fight the mountain bandits of Xuanyue Mountain. Is it true?" someone said.
"Don't talk nonsense. The court won't be confused. The later bandits of Xuanyue Mountain have been wiped out. What else to fight. It won't be the mountain that hits the son of Na An. Speaking of which, he is still our benefactor. You forgot about that run. We're being robbed. It was An Gongzi's people who brought us back the goods. "A man speaks loudly.
"That's right. It is said that the mountain bandits in Xuanyue Mountain are rampant. That's the next few gangs, that's the bandits. An Gongzi's men have never done anything bad. On the contrary, there is no less help. If the court really attacked them. There is no heavenly reason. Someone followed.
"What is the reason, it's not up to the people above to say. God bless the good guys. ”
"Good people do not live long, and disasters are left for thousands of years. You didn't see the Cheng family. It's good so far! Hmph, they robbed me of my business last time. A man said indignantly.
"Sooner or later, there will be retribution. I heard that the Lu family in Jinjia Village also moved out. I guess I'm afraid of war. ”
"It should be. Everyone in the main family in the village of the Jin family has run. I know one. It seems that the children and daughters of the family have long since ceased to live in that village. ”
"It's strange in that village. A few years ago, it was rumored that there was a hibiscus order. Later, there were three more acolytes and two show girls. It stands to reason that Feng Shui should be excellent. ”
"What's good, there's a ghost house there, where the Cheng family raised the outer room back then. In the end, the woman was humiliated and died there. There is a wild goose family that does not believe in evil. Stayed in. It was one of the acolytes and show girls who were later chosen. But the good times didn't last long, and one night, a fire killed the whole family! ”
"I've heard of it too. Later, the haunted house became a burial mound. A tall fence was built around it. No one dared to go inside again. ”
"Oh----- that's bad enough. That family is so pathetic. ”
Rong Yuan felt a pain in his heart.
Five years. It's so long. Is the girl's grave full of weeds?
It's not that I forgot. It's that he's afraid to go. That night's waiting. There was a looseness in his heart that made him unable to help himself.
When he returned, he was strong enough to deal with everything. In the end, I was seriously ill. The originally weak body has been relieved for more than a year. was finally cured by Liu Langzhong.
He was virtually isolated from the rest of the world in his yard. Nobody was seen. His poison was cured. During the period of recuperation, all the food and drink were prepared by Liu Lang alone. I can't stand the slightest intrusion from the outside world.
"The dead are gone. Rong Yuan, don't be bitter about yourself. Li Yi naturally heard the words of a few people next door.
"It's fine. Rong Yuan didn't show a trace of emotion.
"My father didn't think about it back then. Why did I point out to you that little child who was not harmed? Alas, otherwise it wouldn't have been so. It's all to blame Mingyang City for hiding the news. Li Yi said helplessly.
"Providence. Rong Yuan said lightly.
"yes, I remember we had dinner here that year. The little girl appeared at the door smartly. And so the excitement began. You are also destined. Li Yi remembered what happened back then. That girl is really smart enough. There is some guts at a young age. It's a pity to die so early. Rong Yuan still can't hear others mention family affairs for the sake of that girl. When he said it, he turned his face. The people of the Rong Palace's mansion couldn't do anything about him. The emperor never mentioned it again. It just dragged on. That's why Li Mingzhu remembered in her heart that Rong Yuan would not get married one day, and she would have hope.
"It's shallow. Rong Yuan said softly.
"Don't mention it. Let's scatter our brothers. Go to Red Spring Garden. ”
Li Yi stood up. Rong Yuan also stood up.
The people next door were still talking and laughing. From time to time, laughter can be heard.
The two men went out of the door of the private room.
Gold and Broken Moon appear at their sides.
The four of them went downstairs.
"Slow down. "The shopkeeper came out to see him off.
Rong Yuan bowed slightly. Li Yi strode out of the door.
"Gongzi An, next time the store will send someone to pick up the goods, I bother you to run it yourself. The little ones don't go, you go slowly. Another fellow came out and spoke.
"You're welcome, man, just passing by. "It's a perfect way to describe the sound. It was extremely comforting to listen to this voice.
Rong Yuan couldn't help but follow the voice and looked over.
The face is as white as jade. Long hair tied up at will. Black as brocade. The nose is straight, and the lips are full and ruddy. A pair of dark eyes were smiling at this time. He is on the thin side, and he is slightly shorter than the average man. The moon-white caftan looks elegant when worn. There is a feminine beauty in this man.
Li Yi also saw it. Could it be that the mountain bandit leader?
That Ann Gongzi and for the stay. Passing by Rong Yuan's side. A white shadow faded away.
"Childe, where are we going?" asked his attendant. (To be continued.) )